Duracell Value Charger With 4AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, CEF14DX4N

Brand: Duracell
Feature

* Charges 4 AA or AAA batteries
* LED to indicate charge status
* Compact size is great for travel
* Plugs directly into the wall – no cords
* Comes with 4AA Pre Charged rechargeable batteries

Product Description
Duracell Value Charger with 4AA Pre-Charged Rechargeable NiMH Batteries – CEF14DX4 .

Duracell Value Charger CEF14DX4N Review
I purchased the CEF14 charger with four batteries and the charger supplied is not the same one pictured, nor is it a “dumb” charger as some have described. It can also charge four aa or aaa batteries and is not limited to two aaa’s again as some have described. When I tested it, different batteries charged at different speeds and the charger switched modes to a trickle charge when a set became fully charged. As for the batteries themselves, they do indeed seem to be comparable to Sanyo Eneloops or Rayovac Hybrids at a slightly lower price.

The Duracell Value Pre Charged Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries are OK, but frankly I don’t see any discernable difference between them and others of the same variety, except the fact they arrive charged–unless they were on a shelf somewhere for a couple of months before delivery. I didn’t take a chance and charged them before I used them anyhow. I suppose that was not necessary, but I had no idea how fresh the batteries were. The batteries have performed well for me in a digital camera so far. I would recommend them and the charger that is included, but without saying they are superior to other high end brands.

Not sure how Duracell did it, but they solved the one con with the Ni-mH type batteries. These pre-charged, Ni-mH batteries don’t discharge when not being used, so they’re perfect for digital devices. This charger with 4 batteries doesn’t cost much more than just the 4 batteries alone. Here’s what you do: acquire twice as many of these batteries w/ the green label as what your digital camera will take. While you’re using one set in your camera keep the other set in this charger. Then, when the set in the camera go dead, just swap them out with the set that’s in the charger. You’ve always got a set of fresh batteries and no waiting for batteries to charge, plus no buying batteries for a long time. This is more expensive initially but saves a lot of $$$ in the long run.

I’ve had this charger for over a year. I’ve used for my digital camera, and for my sisters. For the first year we were able to use the batteries with great success. But recently in the past 4 months the batteries aren’t holding a charge and when they do, it is only enough for my camera to take one picture and then stop working. I’ve placed new rechargeable batteries with the same result.

Frequently Bought Together
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